Meaning of reliever in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Definitions

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  1. Noun

    reliever

    Definitions

    1. someone who takes the place of another (as when things get dangerous or difficult)

    Examples

    • « the star had a stand-in for dangerous scenes »
    • « we need extra employees for summer fill-ins »

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  2. 2. a person who reduces the intensity (e.g., of fears) and calms and pacifies

    Examples

    • « a reliever of anxiety »
    • « an allayer of fears »

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  3. 3. a pitcher who does not start the game

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